France’s Top Beach destinations

Discover the best beach destinations in France to spend your holidays.

  1. BIARRITZ

The most beautiful seaside resort on the Atlantic coast, Biarritz enjoys a reputation that has long gone beyond French borders. Already in the 19th and early 20th centuries, famous figures such as the Emperor Napoleon III, his wife Eugenie, Queen Victoria of England and even the American writer Ernest Hemingway came to spend their holidays there. Today, the city has become an important seaside resort, where different activities coexist such as thalassotherapy and surfing, the casino and a superb museum of the sea, etc.

  1. SAINT TROPEZ

It is the preferred destination of the “jetset” and international stars! This seaside resort is in fashion thanks to its sunny beaches which have become a real institution on the French Riviera! However because according to a study conducted by several websites, it ranks first among the most expensive seaside resorts in France.

  1. BISCARROSSE

The Arcachon basin and the Pilat dune: two places in France that make you dream! The beautiful resort of Biscarrosse is one of the most famous on the Atlantic coast! 15 km of beaches and a multitude of nautical activities … this is what you will find on site, whether you love nature walks, surfing, windsurfing or simply swimming, take a look!

  1. LA BAULE

In France, the seaside resort of La Baule is one of the most exclusive in the country. Casinos, restaurants and large hotels have made the reputation of this town in Loire Atlantique where big names in cinema, music and literature come to spend their holidays. Like many other tourists, they can then enjoy one of the most beautiful and longest beaches in Europe. Around La Baule nestle very beautiful campsites which are to be discovered here.

  1. LE CAPE D’AGDE

A star of Languedoc-Roussillon, it owes its reputation to its naturist center! The seaside resort has nevertheless developed and now also welcomes families with children of all ages. The Amethyst coast is located in the south of France, in the Gulf of Lion, and although its beaches are numerous, that of Cap d’Agde is undoubtedly one of the most famous and frequented.

  1. CANNES

The second most trendy destination on the French Riviera, it owes its international reputation to the famous festival held there every year. It takes no more than a few words to understand where its popularity comes from: the Croisette, luxury boutiques, palaces, nightclubs … Private beaches are among the most popular on the coast and Cannes is considered one of the the most luxurious seaside resorts in France.

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